HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1016

TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2017

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH IN HAWAII.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-    Farm to school month in Hawaii.  The month of October shall be known and designated as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii" to promote public awareness of the state's farm to school initiative "connecting keiki to the 'āina" through coordinated activities and resources connecting schools and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy Hawaii-grown meals in school cafeterias; improving student nutrition; lowering childhood obesity; supporting local farmers; and exposing students to agriculture, nutrition, and educational opportunities through classroom activities, farm field trips, and school gardens.  This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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BY REQUEST

 


 


 

Report Title:

Farm to School Month in Hawaii

 

Description:

Designates the month of October as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii."

 

 

 

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